AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife Discovery: Scientists have identified a new venomous pit viper species in the eastern Himalayas, showing how much Nepal’s wider region still holds undiscovered biodiversity. Big-Cat Conservation: Nepal’s tiger numbers have climbed about 20% in four years to an estimated 429, based on a nationwide camera-trap survey—good news for recovery, but a reminder that human-wildlife conflict remains a pressure point. Human–Wildlife Conflict: A leopard attack near Kathmandu left a farmer injured, reflecting ongoing risks for communities living alongside large predators. Heat Adaptation: A new report warns Pakistan (and by extension the region) faces a “mortality-cooling trap” where rising heat outpaces access to electricity for cooling—an adaptation lesson Nepal can’t ignore. Food Safety Push: Nepal’s federal government urges local levels to appoint food inspection officers and enforce the Food Hygiene and Quality Act to improve market regulation and hygiene. Koshi Tappu & Birds: Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is highlighted as a key stop on the Central Asian Flyway, supporting hundreds of bird species during migration.
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